Mr. Pat McCormack:

Parts of County Kilkenny and west County Cork have shorter winter periods, given the quality of their land. Farmers there could outwinter some of their stock. Capital will be required. Mr. O'Loughlin will take the Chairman's question.

The dairy industry would welcome a return of the beet industry. The sugar industry's by-product would be a significant boost to milk production, particularly in the late third and early fourth quarters. The industry's return would be significant for our Food Harvest 2020 ambition.